The nurse is aware that in a newborn any abnormality of structure, function, or metabolism is considered a _________ defect
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Birth
Any abnormality of structure, function, or metabolism in a newborn that results in physical or mental disability or death is categorized as a birth defect.
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Abused elders often choose to return to their home with the perpetrator of their abuse because of a
a. Lack of choices for living alternatives b. Victim mentality c. Lack of education regarding the seriousness of elder abuse d. Trusting nature
A patient with angina pectoris is being discharged with nitroglycerin tablets. Which of the instructions does the nurse include in the teaching?
a. "When your chest pain begins, lie down and place one tablet under your tongue. If the pain continues, take another tablet in 5 minutes." b. "Place one tablet under your tongue. If the pain is not relieved in 15 minutes, go to the hospital." c. "Continue your activity. If the pain does not go away in 10 minutes, begin taking the nitro tablets one every 5 minutes for 15 minutes, then go lie down." d. "Place one nitro tablet under your tongue. If a burning sensation and headache occur, call your doctor immediately."
A client suffered a spinal cord injury during a motor vehicle accident which necessitated the creation of a tracheostomy. What nursing diagnosis should the nurse recognize as a likely consequence of this intervention?
A) Risk for deficient fluid volume B) Impaired verbal communication C) Unilateral neglect D) Decisional conflict
A well-known talk show host presents information to a congressional committee to garner support for cancer research. This type of power refers to _____ power
a. coercive b. expert c. legitimate d. referent